If you feel you're not that tech savvy, look at something from HP, Dell, Acer, etc. They usually have decent computers, for fairly low prices.
Check out there websites:
HP: http://www.hp.com/ Acer: http://acer.com/ Dell: http://www.dell.com
Well my sisters roomate has a laptop with all that. I saw it for about 530 at our walmart. im not sure what kind it is, but the keyboard is silver/grey-ish and the scroll pad thingy has an orange line on the right side and bottom. So maybe try getting on walmart.com hahaha
So maybe try getting on walmart.com hahaha
You dont buy a laptop for under $750. Thats a no-no.
To the OP: Dell and HP both have decent budget PCs. If it has Vista Home Premium, its probably fine (avoid Home Basic).